Phoenix-based Vestar has commenced the renovation of its shopping center Desert Ridge Marketplace in north Phoenix, which, opened in 2001, served as the cornerstone in generating the Desert Ridge master plan. The $15-million overhaul will include new furnishings and fixtures, an artistic landscape design, a new brand look and feel and a robust calendar of events. Vestar plans to bring in additional tenants to complement the existing merchandise mix, including various chef-driven restaurant concepts, local boutiques and specialty retailers, along with a range of festivals and events held on the property.
